Image shows the first fossil record of the species Carychium floridanum, undated photo. It was discovered during construction work in Florida State, USA. Note: Licensed content. (Estee Bochud/Newsflash)
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20 June 2023
A previously unknown fossilised snail species has been discovered by archaeologists working on a railway construction site in Florida, and they have named it Carychium floridanum in honour of the state where it was found. Workers accidentally unearthed a rock layer filled with fossilised...